§ 3. Mr. Iremongerasked the Lord Privy Seal what proportion the National Debt bears to the national income of the United Kingdom; what information he has obtained in the course of his negotiations in Brussels regarding the corresponding figures for France, West Germany and Italy, respectively; and to what extent these figures and their historical background have been taken into account in discussions about the terms of entry of the United Kingdom into the European Economic Community.
§ Mr. HeathI would refer my hon. Friend to the Answer given him by my hon. Friend the Economic Secretary on 4th July. The corresponding figures for members of the European Economic Community 'have not been discussed in the Brussels negotiations.
§ Lady Tweedsmuirasked the Lord Privy Seal when he expects to start negotiations with the European Economic Community on the fishing industry; and what will be the main subjects discussed.
§ Mr. HeathThe Community has not so far formulated any common fisheries policy, but we are satisfied that the provisions of the Treaty of Rome are not inconsistent with the general objectives of our fishery policies. We shall certainly make known to the Community at the appropriate time our views on the general principles which should be embodied in a common fisheries policy.